[V6-12v] 96 A6Q Avant questions

[Kent McLean]

Tom Christiansen <tomchr at ee.washington.edu> wrote:
> At 08:46 PM 9/12/2005, Eric Ragot wrote:
>>Hey guys,
>>Updated from a 94 90s to the 96 A6Q Avant.
>
>....so now you have new and exciting issues to deal with... :-)
>
>>2. the car has a low and rough idle - any thoughts?
>
>Dirty/malfunctioning ISV (Idle Stabilizer Valve)?. O2 sensors? Vacuum leak?
>
>>3. the wipers are really slow - looks like they are straining and the
>>voltage drops significantly when they are turned on.
>
>Is this a car that's been sitting for a LONG time?

What he said.  
The ISV can be cleaned: <http://www.audifans.com/twiki/bin/view/Audi/IsvCleaning>
The O2 sensor is a common point of failure, especially if it hasn't been changed in 60K miles; 
it is also "cheap" and easy to replace: <http://www.audifans.com/twiki/bin/view/Audi/OxygenSensor>
Vacuum leaks are usually old hoses breaking down:
<http://www.audifans.com/twiki/bin/view/Audi/CheckingForVacuumLeaks>

The slow wipers may just need to be lubed: 
<http://www.audifans.com/twiki/bin/view/Audi/WiperMechanism>
Or the wiring/connectors need to be cleaned and dielectric greased. Or the
brushes are worn and it may be time to replace them or the motor.

(Wow, the KB is really working! :)

As for the luggage compartment cover, Chris at Force5Auto.com can probably 
provide it for you.

--
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke